But the visitors also found runs hard to come by with home bowler Brad Wadlan (6-27) in fine fettle, claiming the scalps of opener Max Porter (28) and skipper Chris Park. Luke Webb (31) top scored as Dorset were bowled out for 120.

Hicks took out Gwynne with the last ball of the day to leave Herefordshire’s second innings on 20 for one at the close of play.